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GPT-5.4 vs Step 5 Preview (low)

The average score is effectively tied at 5.6 vs 5.6. GPT-5.4 has the lower benchmark cost at $0.690 vs $4.110. GPT-5.4 is faster at 3.89s vs 138.27s, with pass rates of 33.3% vs 58.0%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-09

Compared models

Rank
#279
Total Output Tokens
9,372
Response Time (avg)
3.89s
Total Cost
$0.690
Rank
#281
Total Output Tokens
1,425,268
Response Time (avg)
138.27s
Total Cost
$4.110
Recommended model GPT-5.4

It has the best score here (5.6), while costing about 6.0x less than Step 5 Preview (low).

Detailed comparison

Metric GPT-5.4 GPT-5.4 none Release: 2026-03-05 Step 5 Preview Step 5 Preview low Release: 2026-10-09
Score 5.6 5.6
Rank #279 #281
Reliability 10.0 9.7
Consistency 9.3 7.5
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 33.3% 58.0%
Flaky tests 2 7
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 9.845 41.095
Total Cost $0.690 $4.110
Input Price $2.500 / 1M $1.000 / 1M
Output Price $15.000 / 1M $2.700 / 1M
Cache Read Price $0.250 / 1M $0.050 / 1M
Cache Write Price N/A N/A
Total Input Tokens 219,404 261,256
Output Tokens 9,372 1,425,268
Reasoning Tokens 0 0
Response Time (avg) 3.89s 138.27s
Response Time (max) 43.73s 436.56s
Response Time (total) 89.48s 3180.10s
Parameters ~1.5T total (~100B active) 600B total (27B active)
Availability Closed Closed

Cache prices apply to input tokens. Reads reuse cached prompts; writes store them and can cost extra. Output tokens use the output price.

Model generation showcase

Hamster playing table tennis

Prompt: Create a detailed SVG illustration of a hamster playing table tennis.

#279 GPT-5.4

none
Cost
$0.026
Time
18.1s
Tokens
1,792 tok

#281 Step 5 Preview

low
Cost
$0.051
Time
125.6s
Tokens
18,795 tok

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Category Breakdown

Coding Score Consistency Attempt pass rate Flaky tests Tests Correct Response Time (avg) Input Tokens Output Tokens Reasoning Tokens
GPT-5.4 5.5 10.0 33.3% 0 1.62s 7,305 516 0
Step 5 Preview 2.7 7.0 11.1% 1 378.21s 7,428 518,232 0

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